Senior Accountant

Are you an experienced accountant looking to work closely with a fantastic portfolio of clients? Do you excel in strategic thinking and enjoy providing insightful guidance to drive success? If so, we are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Client Success Team, focusing on supporting our clients’ goals and acting as the key communicator between them and our delivery team.

About the role:

As a Senior Accountant you will:

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, using your excellent communication skills and expertise to build strong, long-term relationships and serve as their main point of contact for all things accounting.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee key client communication, delivering valuable financial insights through all communication channels.
• Act as a conduit between clients and our delivery team, answering queries and ensuring smooth operations.
• Provide technical support to the delivery team on complex accounting issues, ensuring clients meet their compliance deadlines.
• Lead the onboarding process for new clients, supporting the Manager with fee negotiations, budget control and business development.

About the Numbers Studio:

The Numbers Studio is more than just an accountancy firm. We are trusted business partners to a range of creative and forward-thinking businesses. You’ll be working closely with entrepreneurs, digital marketers, design studios and tech innovators, helping them make sense of the numbers that drive their success. We pride ourselves on being more than just compliance experts - we’re strategic partners, helping clients grow and achieve their business goals.

We value growth, and there’s ample opportunity to progress within The Numbers Studio and we’re committed to supporting your professional journey. You’ll have access to ongoing training and development tailored to your goals, including paid time off for study and qualifications.

Our office is in the heart of Brighton and designed for idea sharing, quick problem solving and has a team atmosphere that makes work more enjoyable. We foster a culture of openness, where collaboration and teamwork thrive, and where everyone’s contributions are valued. Also, we’re a bunch of nice people to work with!

About you:

• ACA/ACCA Qualified (or very nearly)
• Proven experience managing client portfolios
• A passion for delivering excellent client service and acting as a trusted business partner
• Competent user of Xero or equivalent accounting software
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills

Employee Benefits:

• £35,000 - £45,000 starting salary
• Clear roadmap for career progression
• Continued Professional Development
• Quarterly Events
• 25 days annual leave. Option to buy additional holiday
• Flexi-time
• Time off for training
• Death in Service
• Early Finish Fridays (during summer)
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Day off to support local charities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Sabbatical leave after 5 years’ service
• Pension scheme
• Free fruit & biscuits.